What type of devices will use WAP?

Which wireless networks does WAP work with?

WAP is designed to work with most wireless networks such as
CDPD, CDMA, GSM, PDC, PHS, TDMA, FLEX, ReFLEX, iDEN,
TETRA, DECT, DataTAC, Mobitex.

What operating systems are compatible with WAP?

WAP is a communications protocol and an application
environment. It can be built on any operating system including
PalmOS, EPOC, Windows CE, FLEXOS, OS/9, JavaOS, etc. It
provides service interoperability even between different device
families.

Why are equipment manufacturers interested in WAP?

Being a global open specification suite, WAP has generated the
critical mass for manufacturers. This has opened up new product and
marketing opportunities in the wireless industry and provides new
revenue to participating companies.

OPEN MOBILE ALLIANCE MEETINGS

Who can attend Open Mobile Alliance meetings?

Working meetings are open only to Open Mobile Alliance members.
However, the Open Mobile Alliance often holds open meetings alongside
the working meetings where any interested party or prospective member
can hear about OMA technology, current activities and ask questions.

What is the schedule of Open Mobile Alliance meetings?

WAP AND OTHER TECHNOLOGIES

How does Bluetooth relate to WAP?

Bluetooth is a local area low power radio link between devices.
Many of the usage scenarios for Bluetooth will also involve one of
the devices communicating over the air using WAP. While many
Bluetooth members are also WAP members, and it is expected
that many future handheld wireless devices will deploy both
Bluetooth and WAP technology, the two technologies fundamentally
address different problems.

WAP IN THE FUTURE

Will WAP comply with Third Generation wireless standards?

Yes, WAP has been designed to be as independent as possible
from the underlying network technology.

Is WAP necessary with higher bandwidth 3G
networks?

Even as bandwidths increase, the cost of that bandwidth does not
fall to zero. These costs result from higher power usage in the
terminals, higher costs in the radio sections, greater use of RF
spectrum, and increased network loading. In addition, the original
constraints WAP was designed for -- intermittent coverage, small
screens, low power consumption, wide scalability over bearers
and devices, and one-handed operation -- are still valid in 3G
networks. Finally, we can expect the bandwidth required by
application users to steadily increase. Therefore, there is still a
need to optimize the device and network resources for wireless
environments. We can expect WAP to optimize support for
multimedia applications that continue to be relevant. If WAP is very
successful in mass-markets on 2.5G networks, 3G networks may be
needed purely for capacity relief.